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Wage-theft claim: Maria needs $3,600 before the deadline

Maria needs $3,600 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the December deadline.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States269 views
Maria A. Porter
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San Francisco
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,600. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline. I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at a local immigrant rights clinic has confirmed that my case is valid. If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know. I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,600 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,800 • Filing and biometrics fees: $690 • Certified translations and document copies: $110 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Julia Long

    Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Sherbrooke

    • Shira Rivka BarQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maria!

      • Somchai F Ubol Ampai

        Sending strength, Maria. Hope you get there

        • Roman H. Holmes

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of San Francisco

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